Two Nude Youths [recto] c. 1565 - 1567

"Two Nude Youths" is a black chalk drawing created by the Italian painter and draftsman Federico Barocci around 1565-1567. The drawing depicts two nude figures, one standing and one seated, in a dynamic pose. The work displays the characteristic use of light and shadow, known as chiaroscuro, which Barocci mastered during the Italian Renaissance. This drawing exemplifies Barocci's skill as a draftsman and his focus on human anatomy and form.